Announcements
December 11, 2023
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Chef Special
Walking Taco’s
Taco Fiesta Beans
Baby Whole Carrots
Assorted Fresh Fruit
The deadline to preorder a 2023-24 Yearbook is quickly approaching. The last day to preorder a book TOMORROW December 11, so order your book today. The cost is $50. You may purchase a yearbook in the General Office with cash or check, checks made payable to UTHS, or online through Skyward. Please do not use REV-TRAK on the UT website to order online. After December 11, the cost increases to $60 and there will be a limited number of extra books to buy in May.
Have you ever thought about zip lining through the rainforest, seeing sloths and monkeys in real life, or strolling along some of the most beautiful beaches in the world? Well then, we have a trip for you! Come and learn about a trip to Costa Rica and Panama happening in the summer of 2025. There will be an informational meeting December 14th at 5:30 in 259 N. See Ms. Ripslinger in 259N for more information.
"The speech team competed at the Rochelle Invitational on Saturday, and ten entries broke finals. While all of the finalists competed incredibly, we would like to recognize our varsity finalists. Adelia Davila placed 7th in Extemporaneous Speaking, and Mazah Sherif placed sixth in Original Oratory and second in Extemporaneous Speaking. Special shout outs go to freshmen Abrar Sherif and Gracie Pfaff who broke next-in varsity finals. Cheer the speech team on as they travel to Byron Saturday for our last tournament of 2023!"
CLUBS:
GBT+ club is having a meeting in Miss Williams’s room 125E, after school, on Wednesday December 13. The club will be doing holiday crafts and listening to music, and everyone is encouraged to bring a treat to share. Anyone is welcome to come check it out and have a good time!
Student Council will be collecting Hats and Mittens outside the auditorium on December 15 starting at 7:15 am. Come stop by with a donation to get a cup of tasty hot chocolate to start your morning off right.
Mark your calendars! UT will be hosting a dance marathon on January 13 to raise funds for the University of Iowa children’s hospital! If you are interested in a night full of fun for a good cause, keep an eye out for more information in the next few weeks.
SPORTS:
"There will be a mandatory informational meeting for students interested in joining the boy’s track and field team after school on Thursday, December 14th in the Commons. In season athletes should talk to Coach H. in room 234 to get information for joining the Google Classroom."
"The Girls Varsity Bowlers took home 2nd place at the Panther Invite on Saturday. Katie Fox and Kloey Miner earned medals for individual performances. The JV Bowlers also earned a trophy for their 3rd place finish on Saturday. Arianna Torres finished 2nd overall. Other top performers were Aniya Harris and Haven Nowlin."